A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4480929 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4483041 epoch_slot_no: 11841 block_no: 4480752 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2181 time: 2020-07-27 15:31:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5d56fd7ab8f386bc7228290d8c5991f4f3c7c95ec9dea96209be671ba53b2e2Block Operator
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